Crash kills two, injures two on East Valley Road

Editor's note: This story has been updated to give the hospital where the two injured people are being treated.

RAISIN TWP. — A two-vehicle crash Saturday night on East Valley Road claimed two lives and seriously injured two other people.

According to information released Monday by the Raisin Township Police Department, Samuel Walter, 22, of Adrian and a passenger in his car, Danielle Townes, 22, of Adrian, were both pronounced dead at the scene of the 9:51 p.m. crash. The crash occurred on East Valley Road between Occidental Highway and Black Highway.

According to the report, Walter's 1997 Ford Taurus was westbound when he lost control, crossed the center line and collided with an eastbound 1996 Dodge Dakota pickup driven by Richard Lake, 26, of Onsted. Lake and his passenger, Amber Glisson, 21, of Adrian, were transported to ProMedica Bixby Hospital in Adrian by Lenawee Community Ambulance, then transfered to ProMedica Toledo Hospital where they were listed in serious condition Monday morning.

Raisin Township Police Chief Scott Lambka reported all involved in the crash were wearing seatbelts at the time. The Raisin Township Fire Department assisted at the scene.